HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.4699, by Representatives Conway and Hankins

     WHEREAS, Pharmacists are the first line of defense when it comes to providing health care to the general public; and
     WHEREAS, Pharmacists provide their patients with guidance and counseling regarding the use of prescription and nonprescription drugs; and
     WHEREAS, Pharmacists are instrumental in performing disease management for their patients and, with the graying of America, will play an increasingly important role in the health of its citizens; and
     WHEREAS, Pharmacists have been recognized as the most trusted professionals;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize today, Friday, February 3, 2006, as Pharmacy Day as declared by Governor Gregoire, and applaud the work and commitment of the men and women pharmacists and pharmacy students from both Washington State University and the University of Washington; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the Washington State Pharmacy Association and to the Colleges of Pharmacy at the University of Washington and Washington State University.

I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of
Resolution 4699 adopted by the House of Representatives
February 3, 2006

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Richard Nafziger, Chief Clerk